Mask Making
Masks A very powerful activity that needs to be carefully facilitated. Concept: To see ourselves as others see us, outwardly, so that we may begin
Masks A very powerful activity that needs to be carefully facilitated. Concept: To see ourselves as others see us, outwardly, so that we may begin
Touch Someone Who… This activity is one I learned at an AEE conference a few years ago. I adapted it to use with a deck of
Type of Activity: Energizer, Icebreaker, Time Filler This lively game is a facilitator favorite. Activity Directions: Invite participants to get into groups of 8-10
The Value of Connection Type of Initiative: Debriefing tool, Attention Getter Props Needed: UFO ball or Sci-Fi Tube Group size: 1–225 (that’s the largest group I’ve tried
Name of Activity: Labyrinth Walk Activity Source: A Teachable Moment, Facilitated Growth Group size: 1 – 25 Purpose: Mindfulness, meditation, personal reflection. Props Needed: Labyrinth
Group size: 5 – 20 Purpose: Gather information about where participants are at today and what they need, increase group cohesion, and stimulate metaphoric thinking.
Name of Activity: Emotional Jenga Group size: 5 – 25 Purpose: Increase emotional intelligence, group cohesion, and insight Props Needed: Jenga Blocks with emotions written
Name of Activity: Coping With The Stuck Points Group size: 5 – 50 Purpose: Increase frustration tolerance, problem solving, communication skills, trust, group cohesion, and
Name of Activity: Body Part Check-in Group size: 5 – 50 Purpose: Gather information about where participants are at today and what they need, increase
Name of Activity: Serenity Shuffle Group size: 5 – 25 Purpose: Help participants to embody the serenity prayer as a tool for recovery, create group
Group size: any Purpose: To teach participants a strategy for relaxation for anxiety. Jacobson’s relaxation technique is a type of therapy that focuses on tightening
Group size: 1 – 30 Purpose: Explore grief in an expressive way, to create group cohesion, create a pathway for healing and to normalize the
Source: A Teachable Moment, by Cain, Cummings and Stanchfield. Story by Rich Allen, Impact Learning Group size: Any Purpose: A story you can tell to
Group size: Any Purpose: To increase awareness of choices in the real world, and placing importance on recovery and wellness. Props Needed: The Fences and
Group size: 5 – 50 Purpose: increase awareness, recognition of how beliefs, thoughts, and actions either propel us forward or backward. Props Needed: Feeding the
Group size: 5 – 25 Purpose: Teach Mindfulness in a fun way, create group cohesion Props Needed: Hot Water Fragrant Tea bags Ice Hot/Cold Cups
Group size: 5 – 30 Purpose: Promote teamwork, identification and enactment of coping skills, and social perspective-taking. Props Needed: 10-12 props per group for simple
Group size: 5-20 Purpose: Recognize that early recovery is a lot like breaking up with a partner. Create a step forward in the healing process
